I am thrilled to share our paper on hepatitis C seroconversion rate among hemodialysis patients, just published on @Hindawi !
Unfortunately, the rate remains high and related to the handling of dialysis procedure.
Full article link: https://t.co/sZZQv9MHHj
#livertwitter
Here are some of the highlights ‼️
1️⃣ Where to take photos
2️⃣ How to describe lesions
3️⃣ Barrett’s assessment
4️⃣ Gastric intestinal metaplasia
📸: @FrontGastro_BMJ
https://t.co/dW3kKoS1p3
This chart shows the trends in cancer-related mortality in people aged <50 in the US.
Note how mortality is generally reducing except for one: colorectal cancer. This has emerged as the number one cause of cancer related death in the young. An important reminder to get screened, which starts at age 45 in the US.
#ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth
📸: https://t.co/W6i8RHvLeI
Meet your body's backstage boss: the liver! Rubbing shoulders with your gallbladder and stomach, this football-sized powerhouse can be found on the upper right side of your body, tucked beneath your ribcage! #get2knowyourliver@BAREInc_org@liverUSA@VCU_Liver@LiverSaver
Why two people that drink the same amount of alcohol, one develops cirrhosis and the other does not?
In the GenomALC Consortium, we found 20 genetic variants that influence susceptibility to cirrhosis.
https://t.co/gNRiyEY5yT @HepCommJournal#livertwitter
🚨Coming soon: World Liver Day will be celebrated on 19 April 2024.
🌟STAY TUNED for the campaign on our livers' important role, the different diseases that can affect it and how to prevent them!
🗓️Save the date & follow us!
@AASLDtweets@APASLnews@EASLnews@alehlatam
Cases of hepatorenal syndrome (HRS) are often a therapeutic challenge. But sometimes, an effective MAP-targeted hemodynamic intervention leads to a “textbook” favorable renal response @HrsHarmony@OchsnerNephro@drlammb @anabkhan522 #MAP
Classic triad of intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy
1️⃣itching palms/soles
2️⃣elevated ALT
3️⃣atrial tachycardia (in the hepatologist)
Epi:
➡️~1 in 100 pregnancies
Planning;
➡️risk of complications, esp when serum bile acids >40
➡️consider 37w delivery